A staff member at the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office contacted an unknown white powder in the mail, which was later determined to be sugar. Emergency crews responded, but there was no evacuation, and normal operations continued.

A 37-year-old driver died after crashing into a Milwaukee County bus while running a red light and evading a traffic stop. Witnesses and authorities are investigating the incident, which also injured bus passengers.

The Wisconsin DNR celebrated the success of the 2024 elk hunting season, which included expanded hunting areas and drew over 25,500 applicants. Eight licensed hunters bagged elk, with proceeds supporting elk management efforts.

A head-on collision in Ozaukee County injured three people; excessive speed may have contributed to the crash.

The Nashville Predators reassigned defensemen Marc Del Gaizo and Kevin Gravel to the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals, a move following the team's recent performance.

Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes has been named Seattle's new police chief, following his leadership during a Wisconsin school shooting. He will start in January, succeeding amidst community tragedy.

A teacher and a student were killed in a Wisconsin school shooting. The suspect, also a student, died from a self-inflicted wound. Investigations continue.

Milwaukee employs wastewater testing to monitor health threats like COVID-19, flu, and RSV, providing data via an online dashboard to preempt outbreaks and inform residents on preventive measures.

New Milwaukee County hires will join the Wisconsin Retirement System instead of the local ERS starting 2025, as Wisconsin Act 12 aims to alleviate the county's fiscal issues.

Janesville introduces the Start Smart Basketball program for 4-6-year-olds to learn basketball basics with parent participation in a non-competitive environment.

The City of Janesville introduces a Winter StoryWalk® at Robert O. Cook Memorial Arboretum, featuring the children's book "We Are Branches" along a walking trail.

Third graders from Golda Meir School in Milwaukee won an essay contest and will participate in a Common Council meeting, sharing their community improvement ideas.

Wisconsin officials urge residents to get REAL ID-compliant licenses before May 7, 2025, for domestic travel and federal facility access. Only 62% currently have the necessary REAL ID star.